INORGANIC CHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site lutetium (Lu) Lutetium. Image copyright: smart-elements.com A metallic element of the lanthanide series, first isolated by G. Urbain in Paris in 1906 (and independently by C. James in New Hampshire), together with ytterbium; its name comes from Lutetia, the Latin word for Paris. Its chief ore is monazite. The element is used as a catalyst, but has no other commercial uses. Its most common isotope is 175Lu (97.41%). atomic number 71 relative atomic mass 174.97 relative density 9.842 melting point 1,656°C (3,013°F) boiling point 3,315°C (5,999°F) Related category    • INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP